2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 9%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Escalade Ext. The contact stated that while driving approximately 3 MPH, the rear shocks snapped without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear suspension system needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred several times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000 and the current mileage was 127,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10501189, filed 2013-03, 106,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10052488Jun 16, 2013Gm: if the service suspension system is displayed on the dic, the trim height may be incorrect, loose compressor inlet hose, or the compressor self test may be inoperative. Also…
- 10112519Oct 29, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have grease leaking from front hub bearings. Technician should not replace…
- 10024345Feb 1, 2008Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo g80. *nj updated 7/17/2008.
- 10016714Sep 28, 2005Automatic level control inoperative due to water ingestion.
- 10012632Apr 1, 2004Tire pressure monitoring system description, operation and diagnostics.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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